GUELPH – The Cargill beef processing plant on Dunlop Drive in Guelph is preparing to reopen on Dec. 29 after more than 80 employees tested positive for COVID-19 and the facility temporarily closed last week.
School boards reflect on challenging – but successful – first leg of the school year
GUELPH - Between an email interview with the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) on Dec. 18 and a phone interview with the Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) on Dec. 22, Premier Doug Ford announced an Ontario-wide lockdown and a change to return-to-school plans for boards across
Guelph-Eramosa approves 2021 budget with 0% tax increase
BRUCEDALE – Guelph-Eramosa council passed its 2021 budget on Dec. 21 – a budget that totals $18,522,333 - and it almost passed without notice.
New Badley Bridge opens in Elora
The new Badley Bridge opened in downtown Elora on Dec. 18.
Station Street bridge in Hillsburgh officially open
HILLSBURGH - After decades of need, years of planning and months of work, the Station Street bridge in Hillsburgh officially opened on Dec. 18.
Couple proposing wedding venue in barn insists it won’t become a wild party place
ERIN – Residents who participated in a public meeting on Dec. 16 seemed satisfied that a proposed wedding/events venue would not become a wild party place after hearing from the property owners.
Erin council approves 2021 budget, 1% tax increase
ERIN – Erin councillors have unanimously approved the 2021 budget, including $12.3 million in operating costs, $25.7 million in capital spending, a freeze on wages and salaries for staff, and an increase of 1 per cent on the local portion of the property tax bill.
Latest volume of Wellington County History now available
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A baby was abandoned by the side of the road between Fergus and Orangeville in 1891. It was the scandal of the century in these parts and the public wouldn’t rest until the culprits were found and punished.
Centre Wellington council votes for no increase to parks and rec fees
ELORA – Centre Wellington council has decided to hold the line on increases to fees and charges for parks and recreation programs in 2021.
Public health: 31 employees at Cargill Guelph have tested positive for COVID-19
GUELPH – Some 31 employees at Cargill Canada’s meat processing plant on Dunlop Drive in Guelph have tested positive for COVID-19 in the past two weeks and on Dec. 8, 80 employees were sent home to get tested and await the results.
Rockwood Farmers’ annual Santa Claus Parade of Lights drew thousands of visitors
All lit up – The Rockwood Farmers’ Annual Santa Claus Parade of Lights on Dec. 10 was a…
Calls up at Guelph-Wellington distress line; agency seeking donations
GUELPH – Calls to the Family Counselling and Support Services distress line normally increase over the holidays, but with the added pressure of the ongoing pandemic, Joanne Young Evans is worried.
Council approves vehicle purchases; groups seek $134,000 in grants
ELORA – Centre Wellington councillors only got through one of four items on the Dec. 1 agenda before delegations got their turn to speak.
Wellington County hospitals working with neighbouring hospitals in COVID response
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The three hospitals in Wellington County will soon be opening their doors to patients and doctors from neighbouring municipalities.
Brew House offering free meals on Christmas Eve
FERGUS – The Brew House on the Grand hopes to “pay it forward” and spread some good cheer…